Occidental Convencion Barajas, Madrid

Advantages: Many things to see, Great underground subway, Nightlife
Disadvantages: Many "risky" places,

...(football stadium) -Reina Sofia/El Prado (art museums) -Parque Retiro/Parque Attraciones (1 is a nice park 2 is a nice amusement park) -Zarzuela (typical spanish theatre act) Madrid ranges from Modern to Medieval buildings and very expensive hotels. Bullfighting is also amongst one of Spains and Madrids traditions, especially going to the arena and watching a live match... and lets not forget the beautiful TERMINAL 4 barajas... the architecture is simply amazing...... Read review

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Advantages: Lively, great for culture, food, shopping
Disadvantages: Extremes of temperatures, can be noisy all night

.... These are usually clean enough, often with private facilities, and much better than anything you could get in London for the price. They offer a glimpse of what it's really like to live in the Spanish capital (including constant noise!). But finding a good deal at a 'proper' hotel is often easy enough, either online, or at the hotel booking desk at Barajas Airport. You can get the lowdown on Madrid's glorious museums and galleries from any guidebook, though my favourite is the Reina Sofia, for what it's worth. But guidebooks don't tell you how to get a good meal! Don't despise the cheap Menu Del Dia at lunchtime - it's what every self-respecting Madrilleno eats. It's a guarantee that the food is fresh and freshly cooked, and often gives you 3 filling courses with wine or beer for as little as 6 Euros all in. I look for any bar or cafeteria... Read review

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Advantages: Large landscaped grounds, lovely beach, large rooms!
Disadvantages: Repetition of bland food, staff a bit rude.

...I stayed at the Occidental Grand Fuerteventura from 5-12th December 07 and travelled with First Choice. First impressions: On arrival at the hotel we were greeted by the reception staff who were more than helpful, filling us in on the hotel grounds. As we had arrived at around 9.30pm, they had extended the opening hours of the buffet so warm food was available for us. Our bags were taken to our rooms while we went and ate. Hotel: The hotel grounds are spacious and well landscaped. There are numerous pools so they are never full, as well as a dedicated kids pool with lifeguard, and adult pool which is nice and quiet. In December, the pools were too cold for me to swim in, but the kids didn't seem to mind! Sun beds are plentiful around the hotel, but none are found on the beach which is nice. "Cat Café's" are found... Read review

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